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LF51 VVA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,153 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 96,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,127 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 96,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,072 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,730 miles

Both front tyres have damage to side walls.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres have damage to side walls.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,117 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 79,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,349 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,834 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 58,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,518 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LF51 VVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 VVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF51 VVA registered?

LF51 VVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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